Is Charmeleon worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Charmeleon brings $29.00 versus $0.17 raw — a $28.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.17
- PSA 10
- $29.00
- PSA 9
- $11.00
- Gem premium
- 171×
- As of
- Aug 18, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $29.00 | +$3.83 | −$21.17 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $11.00 | −$14.17 | −$39.17 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $14.00 | −$11.17 | −$36.17 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.17 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $15.50 | −$34.67 |
| 50% | $20.00 | −$30.17 |
| 75% | $24.50 | −$25.67 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $41.95 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $29.00 | −$12.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $29.00 | $41.95 |
| 9 | $18.50 | $29.95 |
| 8 | $10.52 | — |
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Grading Charmeleon — FAQ
Is Charmeleon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charmeleon brings $29.00 versus $0.17 raw — a $28.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Charmeleon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charmeleon (Ascended Heroes 021/217) sells for about $29.00 versus $0.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 171× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charmeleon?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $41.95, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charmeleon need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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